CHRIS J BENDER CRNA
NPI 1760455372
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Sioux Falls, SD

Active since February 13, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
85/100
CMS Quality Rating
1305 W 18TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105(605) 333-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Chris J Bender Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRIS J BENDER CRNA (NPI 1760455372) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (CR000629) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760455372
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRIS J BENDERCredential: CRNA
Location Address1305 W 18TH STSioux Falls, SD 57105-0401
Mailing AddressPo Box 5053Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5053 · (605) 328-6548 · Fax (605) 328-6512
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 2007
NPI 1760455372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in SD · CR000629
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1305 W 18TH ST, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINS100615SD
Medicaid5754960SD
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified100615SD

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chris J Bender Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3072539691
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051021000600

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
2,449 services1,476 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
267 services195 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
140 services139 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant 00144
Anesthesia for a corneal transplant numbs your eye to prevent discomfort during the procedure. It can be local (only affecting the eye area) or general (you're asleep). The choice depends on your overall health and the surgeon's recommendation. It's safe and monitored by a specialist.
108 services77 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57105 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.78 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $31.69 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.20 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $17.30 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality70
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Anesthesiology Smoking Abstinence
0%365 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Nurse Practitioner
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1305 W 18TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Chris Bender's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Bender is 1760455372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2006.

Where is Chris Bender located?

Chris Bender practices at 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The listed phone number is (605) 333-1000.

What is Chris Bender's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Chris Bender enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chris Bender is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Chris Bender accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans and Medica list Chris Bender as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Bender was last updated on October 23, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.